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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,673.80, 31,010.70 and 12,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,673.80, 31,010.70 and 12,897.80 is: 19,346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,673.80 : 31,010.70 = 12,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,673.80/31,010.70 = 12,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,673.80x = 31,010.70 × 12,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,673.80x = 399,969,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,969,806.46/20,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.70

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